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The National Tourism Year 2015 has provided the opportunity to improve the image of tourism in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa.

(VOV) - Watching waterfalls, century-old pines, and wild animals brings about unforgettable memories for visitors to Nam Cat Tien National Park.

Mong Cai city in the northern province of Quang Ninh has allowed certain travel companies to provide tours of the city for Chinese tourists with border passes on a trial basis. 

The Vietnam Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines held a seminar on December 14 in Hong Kong (China) to promote Vietnam’s tourism industry in the territory.

The InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in the central coastal city of Da Nang was named the World’s Leading Luxury Resort 2015 at a ceremony in El Jadida port city of Morocco on December 13 (Vietnam time).

Tourism revenue of Quang Binh Province in north-central Vietnam has reached VND179 billion (US$7.95 million) in 2015 thanks to the attraction of Son Doong Cave, local authorities have said.

Phan Thiet City in the south-central coast province of Binh Thuan is locally and internationally famous as a paradise of stunning beach resorts. 

The management of Tan Son Nhat International Airport is making multiple changes to improve service quality and embrace the upcoming traditional Lunar New Year (Tet), when demand for air travel peaks, the terminal director has said.

(VOV) -More than 28 foreign diplomats from North America, Europe, Latin America and Africa will participate in a tour of Son Doong Cave, organized by the Quang Binh Provincial People’s Committee.

(VOV) - New York-based Business Insider has announced world’s top 22 best small towns to visit in one’s lifetime, including Hoi An Ancient Town which has a population of roughly 65,000 or fewer.

Located on former Ho Chi Minh Trail track in Nghia Dan District in the central province of Nghe An, the Vietnamese dairy firm TH True Milk sunflower field has become popular among young people seeking a stunning landscape since 2010.

The central coastal province of Quang Ngai has seen a surge in the number of tourists visiting the province since the beginning of this year.

Kaohsiung and Pingtung, two Taiwanese cities, held a conference in HCM City on December 9 to promote tourism.

(VOV) - Hoi An Ancient Town has officially expanded the town zone for pedestrians and non-motorised vehicles in Nguyen Phuc Chu walking street.

(VOV) - A pilot flight between Can Tho and the Republic of Korea will be kicked off to mark the upcoming Lunar New Year festival (Tet) 2016.

(VOV) - White sand, beautiful cliffs and colourful tropical coral make Khem beach on Phu Quoc Island become a must-go destination for every tourist.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport under the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) on December 5 held a ceremony to welcome its 25 millionth passenger for 2015.

(VOV) - Ha Giang impresses visitors with its high karst plateau, steep hills, winding roads and ethnic diversity. In Dong Van district of Ha Giang province, there is a place of serenity where man is delicately balanced with nature. That is Pho Bang township.

(VOV) - Some of the world’s most breathtaking travel destinations may be hidden in the ground beneath your feet, said Business Insider Indonesia in a recent post on its business and technology website.

Visitors to central Da Nang City grew 23.4% in the past 11 months, taking the total arrivals to approximately 4.35 million.

(VOV) - Though government tourism officials and trade people in the industry don’t want to hear it anymore, nationwide industry statistics continue to paint a bleak picture for the tourism industry over the coming months and beyond.

Situated in the Van Ha Commune of Viet Yen district, Tho Ha village was once known as one of three major northern ceramic centres, along with Bat Trang and Phu Lang. 

(VOV) - During winter, a fine carpet of mustard blossoms overtakes Moc Chau. The mustard blooms in the winter, from late November to March. 

(VOV) - Boredpanda – a leading art, design and photography community website in Europe has published beautiful photos of nature landscapes in Vietnam, taken by French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle from his book ‘Vietnam - Mosaic of Contrasts’. 

(VOV) - Twenty three new caves of high scientific and aesthetic values have been discovered in Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay in Quang Ninh province as a result of a survey from November 23-30.

Low-cost airline Jetstar Pacific will offer 4,000 tickets at just VND12,000 (US$0.5) per leg on its website on December 4, which is Vietnam online shopping day.

Central Thua Thien-Hue province will launch a “golden week” of tourism from December 24-30, expecting it to pick up tourist arrivals by 8% to 3.15 million this year.

The Lang Biang Natural Reserve in the Central Highlands Province of Lam Dong, home to rich biodiversity and unique local cultural features, has been recognised as a Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO.